Histon-based Relph became the first rower to be crowned a double Paralympic champion last year when she followed up the gold she won in the mixed adaptive coxed fours in London by topping the podium in the same event in Rio.

In a message on her Instagram account, she said: "I have had the most amazing journey over the past 6 years and I am so so excited for what comes next.

"I appreciate all the amazing support I have had. 6 years, 6 titles!"

Relph, 27, began rowing in 2010 after being introduced to the sport by elder sister Monica, who also competed for Great Britain.

And the following year she picked up her first honour, taking the world title in Slovenia with Naomi Riches, David Smith, James Roe and cox Lily can den Broecke before joining them for Paralympic success in 2012.

Although the GB crew in the discipline changed over time, Relph remained a constant as they retained their world title in 2013 and won it again in 2014 and 2015.

Read More

Relph made history when helping the British crew of Oliver Hester, James Fox, Grace Clough and cox Oliver James to victory at the Rio Games, becoming the sport’s first double Paralympic gold medallist.

And she was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours thanks to her achievement.